Domaine Michel Lafarge • Volnay, France
Domaine Michel Lafarge’s Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a benchmark Volnay, a pure Pinot Noir from a prized mid‑slope…Domaine Michel Lafarge’s Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a benchmark Volnay, a pure Pinot Noir from a prized mid‑slope parcel of shallow red clay over limestone, farmed organically and biodynamically. Drawn from old vines planted between…Learn More »
$495
/750ml
1998 Retail Average
93
/100
1998 Pro Rating
Lifted red and black berry fruit in the 1998 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is framed by floral hints and a gentle gamey, leathery nuance, showing a graceful transition from vibrant youth to nuanced maturity. The palate is medium-bodied yet concentrated, with refined, silky tannins, a subtle dry edge and impressive length that carries notes of spice and forest floor. This bottle captures the charm of a hard‑won vintage with both finesse and character.
Roast duck with cherries; Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Mushroom risotto with parmesan
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Domaine Michel Lafarge’s Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is a benchmark Volnay, a pure Pinot Noir from a prized mid‑slope parcel of shallow red clay over limestone, farmed organically and biodynamically. Drawn from old vines planted between 1951 and 1971 at the crossroads of Volnay’s great premiers crus, it typically marries deep, dark‑fruited, mineral intensity with refined, velvety tannins and a structure built for long aging, expressing the vineyard’s power in an unusually subtle, graceful register.